- King Harald V died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet on Friday 28 August at 6:35 AM.
- Crown Prince Haakon became King Haakon VIII, with his wife becoming Queen Mette-Marit and his daughter Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra as heir.
- King Haakon VIII held his first cabinet meeting and announced his royal motto 'All for Norway'.
- Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre delivered a televised memorial address, saying the country is 'united in grief and gratitude'.
- King Charles III and Queen Camilla released a statement mourning King Harald V as a 'dear cousin'.
- The Mayor of Oslo Anne Lindboe cancelled her wedding following the king's death.
- Public gathered outside the Royal Palace in Oslo as the extraordinary council of state meeting took place.
- King Harald V entered hospital on 17 August for treatment of a rare blood condition.
Crown Prince Haakon VIII has taken the throne of Norway following the death of his father, King Harald V, who passed away at 89.123
Haakon, 53, adopted the motto 'All for Norway', a phrase used by his royal predecessors, during his first cabinet meeting.4
The late King Harald's death was announced by the royal house, stating, "It is with deep grief that we announce that His Majesty King Harald has passed away. King Harald died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet Friday 28 August at 6:35 AM."
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre expressed the nation's collective sorrow, stating, "We are united in grief and gratitude" for the late king's service.
King Haakon, who has been preparing for this role, stepped in as regent during his father's declining health. He is the fourth king of Norway's modern monarchy, established in 1905.
His wife, Queen Mette-Marit, and their daughter, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, who is next in line, joined him in mourning.
The new king's ascension marks a significant moment in Norway's history, as he continues the legacy of his father, who served with "unwavering dedication" according to King Charles III, who also expressed his condolences.6
The nation reflects on the legacy of King Harald V, who guided Norway through transformative times with warmth and humility.
“The new king's daughter, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 22, is next in line, following a 1990 constitutional change that allows firstborns regardless of gender. Public support for the monarchy has declined, with a 2022 poll showing 68% support, down from 81% in 2017, amid the recent trial of Mette-Marit's stepson.”
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